Your job is to help James Madison decide what rights and freedoms should be included in the Bill of Rights. To help you get started you might want to read the story "Mr. Madison Needs Some Help" again.
Step 1: Assign jobs. Decide who will do the following jobs in your group: Flow Master This person is responsible for reviewing your group's work to make sure that the readers aren't left confused. Spelling Cop This person is responsible for checking the spelling of every single word that is added to your group's document. Discussion Starter This person is responsible for check your page against the pages produced by other groups and find ways to improve your work. You will also help your group set due dates and complete required tasks. Captain Spit-and-Polish This person is responsible for making sure that your graphics, images, and layouts are appropriate for your audience. You need to make sure that your graphics support the arguments your group is making and to make sure that your layout is professional and interesting.
Step 2: Brainstorm rights and Freedoms. Work together to think of at least 10 rights or freedoms you think Americans should have make your list on your group's page.
Step 3: Narrow your list down to five. You will give your five best ideas, or most important rights, to Mr. Madison. Work together to decide which five you think really need to be included in the Bill of Rights. For each right or freedom you choose, write a short reason to James Madison to convince him it is important.
Step 4: Write your Dear Mr. Madison letter. Write your five rights and the reasons you chose them in this letter. When you are finished, everyone in the groups should sign the letter. You can use the letter template that I provided on your group's page or create your own.
Objectives:With some guidance and support from adults, the learner will use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others. By the end of this lesson the learner will be able to define the Bill of Rights and understand why these amendments were added to the Constitution.
Step 1: Assign jobs. Decide who will do the following jobs in your group:
Flow Master
This person is responsible for reviewing your group's work to make sure that the readers aren't left confused.
Spelling Cop
This person is responsible for checking the spelling of every single word that is added to your group's document.
Discussion Starter
This person is responsible for check your page against the pages produced by other groups and find ways to improve your work. You will also help your group set due dates and complete required tasks.
Captain Spit-and-Polish
This person is responsible for making sure that your graphics, images, and layouts are appropriate for your audience. You need to make sure that your graphics support the arguments your group is making and to make sure that your layout is professional and interesting.
Step 2: Brainstorm rights and Freedoms. Work together to think of at least 10 rights or freedoms you think Americans should have make your list on your group's page.
Step 3: Narrow your list down to five. You will give your five best ideas, or most important rights, to Mr. Madison. Work together to decide which five you think really need to be included in the Bill of Rights. For each right or freedom you choose, write a short reason to James Madison to convince him it is important.
Step 4: Write your Dear Mr. Madison letter. Write your five rights and the reasons you chose them in this letter. When you are finished, everyone in the groups should sign the letter. You can use the letter template that I provided on your group's page or create your own.
Objectives: With some guidance and support from adults, the learner will use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others. By the end of this lesson the learner will be able to define the Bill of Rights and understand why these amendments were added to the Constitution.
Team Madison
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The Presidents
All Cat's Rap
Mr. Madison's Best
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The Awesomers
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Team 9
Team 10
Team 11
Team 12
Team 13
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